Cubs, Tigers Have Renewed Interest In Alex Bregman

"Those three teams were the final suitors for Bregman last offseason. Detroit reportedly put forth a six-year, $171.5MM offer - albeit with deferred money that would have reduced the net present value - with an opt-out after the second season. The Cubs offered a four-year contract which various reports put at either $115MM or $120MM that included opt-out chances after the second and third season."

"Bregman opted for the shortest deal to get back to the market, accepting a three-year guarantee from Boston with outs after the first two years. He made $40MM (half of it deferred) and triggered the opt-out after one season with the Sox. His market won't be impacted by the qualifying offer this time around. He'll turn 32 just after Opening Day and could take aim at another six-year deal."

"Zach McKinstry was a surprise All-Star this year, but his numbers tanked in the second half. The Tigers would be better off with him in a utility role, perhaps taking the majority of the shortstop reps from Javier Báez until top prospect Kevin McGonigle arrives. They could use as a left-handed complement to Spencer Torkelson and Gleyber Torres on the right side of the infield, while mixing him in at designated hitter when Kerry Carpenter plays right field."

Alex Bregman is receiving renewed interest from the Cubs, Tigers, and the incumbent Red Sox as he heads back to the open market. Detroit had previously offered a six-year, $171.5MM proposal with deferred money and an opt-out after two seasons; the Cubs offered a four-year deal around $115–$120MM with opt-outs after years two and three. Bregman accepted a three-year guarantee from Boston last offseason, made $40MM (half deferred), and opted out after one season. The qualifying offer will not affect his market. Detroit views him as a left-handed complement and utility option; a long-term Cubs deal could limit Matt Shaw’s role.

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